Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind

Intent: Prohibit e-scooters on footpaths.::Reduce maximum speed limits.::Require audio devices on e-scooters.::Minimum age limit of 16years of age.::Provisional license and insurance requirements.

Methods: Email

Intent: Meeting with the Minister on our position paper jointly submitted by IGDB, IWA and NCBI. We call for the Bill to prohibit e-scooters on pedestrian footpaths and pedestrianised areas.::Reduce the maximum speed limit to 12 kph .::Reduce the minimum age limit to 16 years On e-scooter use.::Require e-scooters to have a continuous audible sound emitter.::Require Insurance and provisional licensing.::All recommendations are made to ensure better safety for vision and mobility impaired pedestrians in relation to the scooter use on Roads.

Methods: Email

Intent: Calling for specific amendments to regulation of e-scooter use to enhance the safety of people with vision and mobility impairments.::Restrict e-scooter use on footpaths; dual pedestrian and cycle ways; shared space areas.::Reduce maximum speed limits to 12 kph and 6 kph.::Enforce minimum age limit of 16 years of age on the use and purchase of e-scooters.::Provide for suitable insurance and provisional licence rules on e-scooter use.::Require a consistent sound emitting audio device on all e-scooters to be heard over heavy traffic.

Methods: Email

Intent: Amendments to e-scooter regulation to enhance the safety of people with vision and mobility impairments in relation e-scooters.::Prohibition of e-scooters on footpaths and shared spaces.::Reduce maximum speed limits to 12 kph and 6 kph.::Continuous audible vehicular alert system on e-scooters.::Minimum age limits of 16 years on e-scooter use.::Adequate insurance requirements.::The regulations should apply to both private use and shared scheme use e-scooters.

Intent: Prohibiti e-scooters on footpaths, shared spaces and pedestrianised areas.::Adequate insurance and minimum age limits on e-scooter use.::Maximum speed limit on e-scooters of 12 kph.::Provide adequate audio device system requirements.::Provide for adequate designated parking bays.::Provide for geo-fencing in certain areas.

Methods: Virtual Meeting

Intent: Extend licencing and muzzling exemption, as is afforded to recognised guide dogs, to recognised assistance dogs.

Methods: Submission

Intent: The addition of Guide Dog Mobility, Assistance Dog Mobility and Orientation Mobility Instruction to the critical skills criteria for Critical Skills Employment Permits.

Methods: Letter

Intent: Request for assistance dog to have the same dog license exemption as is afforded to guide dogs under the Control of Dogs Acts.

Methods: Informal communication

Intent: Requested an amendment to license for importation of pups from school to school to include breeders.

Methods: Email

Intent: VAT exemption for charities and enhance public benefits and plicies for people with vision loss and families of children with autism.

Methods: Submission